People v. Jackson

Defendant was charged by information with the crime of murder, and with four prior convictions of felony, for each of which, it was alleged, he “served a term . . . in a penal institution. ’ ’ Upon arraignment, defendant pleaded guilty and admitted the four prior convictions. At the request of defendant’s counsel, the matter was referred to the probation officer for a report and recommendation as to punishment. Evidence directed to the degree of the murder was then heard, and the court fixed the crime as “first degree murder.” Thereafter the probation officer’s report was filed, with the…